NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Pula: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

L W L W D

5th place in Croatia 1.Division

3-0

16/12/2023 09:50

Istra 1961 Pula

W W W D W

8th place in Croatia 1.Division

Croatia 1.Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Pula on 16 December 2023 (kick-off: 09:50) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Pula preview before placing your bet.

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb are currently 5th with 51 points after 36 matches.
Istra 1961 Pula sit 8th with 41 points from 36 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: NK Lokomotiva Zagreb to win with probability 47%.
Head-to-head history favors NK Lokomotiva Zagreb, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Istra 1961 Pula have no wins, while 3 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

09:50

2023-12-16

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Pula - Prediction & Odds

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Istra 1961 Pula

2023-12-16 09:50

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Dinamo Zagreb	82	36	25	7	4	67	30	37
02 Rijeka	74	36	23	5	8	69	30	39
03 Hajduk Split	68	36	21	5	10	54	26	28
04 ZNK Osijek	57	36	16	9	11	62	43	19
05 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb	51	36	12	15	9	52	45	7
06 NK Varteks Varazdin	42	36	10	12	14	39	47	-8
07 HNK Gorica	41	36	11	8	17	35	50	-15
08 Istra 1961 Pula	41	36	10	11	15	36	54	-18
09 Slaven Koprivnica	33	36	9	6	21	43	69	-26
10 Rudes	9	36	1	6	29	22	85	-63

Head To Head

02/10/2023 11:59

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 4

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

CRO D1

23/07/2023 15:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

1 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

21/05/2023 11:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

3 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

19/03/2023 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula

0 - 0

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

CRO D1

14/01/2023 09:30

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

1 - 1

Istra 1961 Pula

INT CF

12/11/2022 10:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

2 - 0

Istra 1961 Pula

CRO D1

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

50%

Draw

50%

Istra 1961 Pula

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Last 6 matches

08/12/2023 12:30

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1 - 1 Hajduk Split CRO D1

03/12/2023 10:00

Rudes 0 - 0 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb CRO D1

29/11/2023 08:30

HNK Vukovar 91 1 - 2 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb CRO Cup

24/11/2023 13:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1 - 3 Slaven Koprivnica CRO D1

11/11/2023 13:10

ZNK Osijek 1 - 1 NK Lokomotiva Zagreb CRO D1

03/11/2023 13:00

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb 1 - 1 Rijeka CRO D1

Win

17%

Draw

67%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Istra 1961 Pula

09/12/2023 09:50

HNK Gorica 0 - 0 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

05/12/2023 11:00

NK Varteks Varazdin 3 - 2 Istra 1961 Pula CRO Cup

01/12/2023 11:59

Istra 1961 Pula 2 - 0 NK Varteks Varazdin CRO D1

26/11/2023 10:00

Istra 1961 Pula 0 - 2 Hajduk Split CRO D1

18/11/2023 10:00

Udinese 1 - 1 Istra 1961 Pula INT CF

11/11/2023 11:00

Rudes 0 - 4 Istra 1961 Pula CRO D1

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Croatia 1.Division

Played games

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Istra 1961 Pula

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.44

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.25

Scored

Avg. per game

1.00

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.50

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 36 matches

YesNo

28 (78%)8 (22%)

In last 36 matches

NoYes

19 (53%)17 (47%)

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Recent matches

Istra 1961 Pula

Under /Over

(75%)27 9(25%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(72%)26 10(28%)

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

Under /Over

(42%)15 21(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(31%)11 25(69%)

/Yes

(58%)21 15(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(33%)12 24(67%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Istra 1961 Pula

Shots

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Total shots

10.39 avg / game

Blocked

85 total

Avg. 2.58

Istra 1961 Pula

Total shots

9.11 avg / game

Blocked

79 total

Avg. 2.47

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb Pass Istra 1961 Pula

Total passes

13596

Avg. 378 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

Total passes

13754

Avg. 382 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

Played games

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.31

Clean sheets

0.31

5.03

181

Corners

141

3.92

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

1.69

Offsides

2.28

3.42

123

GK saves

2.39

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb

DISCIPLINARY

Istra 1961 Pula

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.17

2.69

0.08

0.14

14.36

517

Fouls

550

15.28

14.81

533

Tackles

513

14.25

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How We Build the NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Pula Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Pula on 16 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Croatia 1.Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

NK Lokomotiva Zagreb vs Istra 1961 Pula Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess NK Lokomotiva Zagreb's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Istra 1961 Pula's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Croatia 1.Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Croatia 1.Division standings and the Croatia 1.Division form table to understand exactly where NK Lokomotiva Zagreb and Istra 1961 Pula sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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